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Honey

May I just say that I love Caeleb Dressel? He is REAL. He lives in the moment and allows himself to feel and display emotions. It’s refreshing, and it encapsulates how hard swimmers work. I’m personally thrilled he earned his spot on the team, and I know he will do the best he can do and he will be an asset to the US Team. He is fierce.

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2 years ago

jack Baker

It is great to see kids like Dressel, Murphy, Rooney, Andrew who are all coming up and taking the torch away from Phelps/Bowman who have been all about building “their brand” and stand offish to other swimmers they compete with. Can’t wait for Phelps to leave the scene and take Bowman and his mother with him. The group of youngsters who WILL be the face of USA Swimming in the future are “good” kids who come from great families and enjoy being around each other and support each other.

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2 years ago

James

I’m not in complete disagreement with you, but Phelps should leave when he is passed up…not just roll over. Can’t fault a guy when he is still getting golds. I say the young guns need to step it up even more.

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2 years ago

Irish Ringer

You’re insane.

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2 years ago

Irish Ringer

The sold out arena they are swimming in is largely due to the success that Bowman /Phelps have achieved that you so despise.

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2 years ago

Irish Ringer

The unprecedented TV coverage and awareness of the sport is largely due to Phelps/Bowman

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2 years ago

John

So is the Beijing am finals and the midnight swims at Rio. wouldn’t happen without Phelps so thanks for nowt!

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2 years ago

Irish Ringer

The opportunity for swimmers to earn a living and extend their career is a by product of the success of Phelps

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2 years ago

John

Money again.
I wish we could all make a living from doing our hobby.

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2 years ago

Irish Ringer

Michael Andrew, who you mention, having the opportunity to turn pro at 14 was paved by Phelps.

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2 years ago

Irish Ringer

Building a brand is not a crime it’s what professionals do.

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2 years ago

Irish Ringer

Being spiteful of Phelps mother, that’s something that speaks to your character.

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2 years ago

Thadawg

You’re really annoying

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2 years ago

samuel huntington

just stop. if you disagree with Jack Baker fine, but don’t be so rude about it.

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2 years ago

Justin Thompson

So after what Jack Baker posted you take what the IRISH RINGER said as rude?

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2 years ago

JONATHAN W WASHBURN

It seems greatness is never perfect. Phelps could afford braces and cure that lisp of his — but his swimming is awesome and I can’t help but pull for greatness. I didn’t like everything about Tiger Woods either, but what talent! I have been selfishly rooting for Ryan Held, with whom I have a fourth degree tangential connection and who is a product of NC State swimming. To some it probably seems he came out of nowhere, and even I was cautiously optimistic heading into NCAA champs. But with four-hundredths more he would be swimming the 100 free individually. Now he is a “relay-only” swimmer and I’m not hearing much about him. He seems to be thrilled to make the… Read more »

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2 years ago

W3T

He is a delight in person – very nice, very humble, the consummate team player, and works his tail off. I am thrilled for him!

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2 years ago

Don

Couldn’t agree with you more, I’ve been a fan since seeing him at NCAA’s. Great attitude !

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2 years ago

Pvdh

Hard to believe he’s just 19 still. The entire hopes of American sprinting lie with him. And 2 years taking 6 months off, he’s going to rio. The kids gonna be special.

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2 years ago

E GAMBLE

This is a perfect example of why Caeleb almost left the swimming for good. ” The entire hopes of American sprinting lie with him?” Why can’t we just avoid making statements like this and allow our great swimmers to develop at their own pace. The pressures in this sport are already great enough.

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2 years ago

MichaelTran

Love him!! Good luck to Dressel!!!! ????????????????????

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2 years ago

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